Academic Affairs

Provost and SeniorVice President

Dr. Mahyar Amouzegar, Provost and SeniorVice President for Academic Affairs, is the Chief Academic Officer for the University
of New Orleans.

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About Academic Affairs

Mission

The University of New Orleans is a comprehensive metropolitan research university
committed to providing educational excellence to a diverse undergraduate and graduate
student body. The University is one of the region’s foremost public resources, offering
a variety of world-class, research-based programs, advancing shared knowledge and
adding to the region’s industry, culture and economy. The University of New Orleans,
as a global community asset, serves national and international students and enhances
the quality of life in New Orleans, the state, the nation, and the world, by participating
in a broad array of research, service learning, cultural and academic activities.

Vision

The University of New Orleans will be recognized as one of the preeminent metropolitan
research institutions in the nation, noted for its commitment to excellence in teaching
and in student success; its location in a culturally vibrant city; its innovative
and relevant undergraduate, graduate, professional and research programs; and its
role as a primary engine of social, economic, intellectual and cultural development
in the New Orleans region and beyond.

Scope

The University of New Orleans, as an metropolitan research university, offers a number
of challenging and in-demand programs, many of which are uniquely linked to the rich
and vibrant city of New Orleans. The University of New Orleans grants baccalaureate,
master’s and doctoral degrees in academic colleges, including but not limited to
business administration, education and human development, engineering, liberal arts,
and sciences — as well as interdisciplinary studies.